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The designer, who met the Queen 1992 when she collected her OBE (she has since been made a Dame), has long been inspired by Britannia - seen in her frequent use of Union Jacks and crown motifs. Her latest range, entitled the Red Carpet Capsule Collection, also pays homage to the iconic British flag - which has been re-interpreted using a bronze, gold and silver colour palette. Highlights include draped cocktail dresses, delicate jewelled earrings and floor-length, corseted gowns made using silk satins, taffeta and organza crepe.